Chapter 4AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE COMPOSITION OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF CHICOPEE.
(House, No. H5158)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 7, 1998

Chapter 5AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL PLANNING AND OPERATIONS TO CONVEY A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF SWANSEA.
(House, No. H2986)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 14, 1998

Chapter 6AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CAPITAL INVESTMENT FUND IN THE TOWN OF STERLING.
(House, No. H4710)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 14, 1998

Chapter 7AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT ACCOUNT IN THE TOWN OF NORTHBRIDGE.
(House, No. H4802)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 14, 1998

Chapter 8AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TIP FEE STABILIZATION FUND IN THE TOWN OF ARLINGTON.
(Senate, No. S1929)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 14, 1998

Chapter 14AN ACT RELATIVE TO CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE.
(House, No. H2868)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 23, 1998

Chapter 15AN ACT VALIDATING THE RESULTS OF A CERTAIN ELECTION HELD IN THE TOWN OF PLYMOUTH.
(House, No. H4973)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 23, 1998

Chapter 16AN ACT EXEMPTING THE POSITION OF SCHOOL CUSTODIAN IN THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT IN THE CITY OF TAUNTON FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
(Senate, No. S1791)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 23, 1998

Chapter 17AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MAYNARD TO ISSUE AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES.
(House, No. H4897)
Approved by the Acting Governor, February 5, 1998

Chapter 18AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF ABINGTON TO ISSUE AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES.
(House, No. H5181)
Approved by the Acting Governor, February 5, 1998

Chapter 19AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF FITNESS AND WELLNESS FACILITIES IN THE COMMONWEALTH.
(House, No. H5124)
Approved by the Acting Governor, February 6, 1998

Chapter 20AN ACT PROVIDING FOR RECALL ELECTIONS IN THE TOWN OF WARREN.
(House, No. H4556)
Approved by the Acting Governor, February 6, 1998

Chapter 21AN ACT AUTHORIZING PAUL L. BOUDREAU AND BRIAN J. CLARK TO TAKE A CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION FOR THE POSITION OF FIREFIGHTER IN THE TOWN OF WILMINGTON NOTWITHSTANDING THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENTS.
(Senate, No. S1990)
Approved by the Acting Governor, February 6, 1998

Chapter 25AN ACT AUTHORIZING CERTAIN STRUCTURES TO BE EXEMPTED FROM CERTAIN HARBOR LINES WITHIN SAVIN HILL BAY IN THE DORCHESTER SECTION OF THE CITY OF BOSTON.
(House, No. H5133)
Approved by the Acting Governor, February 12, 1998

Chapter 26AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE TOWN OF NORTHBRIDGE AS THE ROSAIRE J. "ROSS" RAJOTTE BRIDGE.
(Senate, No. S1943)
Approved by the Acting Governor, February 12, 1998

Chapter 27AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE TOWN OF NORTHBRIDGE AS THE CHARLES AMPAGOOMIAN, SR. MEMORIAL BRIDGE.
(Senate, No. S1944)
Approved by the Acting Governor, February 12, 1998

Chapter 28AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1998 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS.
(Senate, No. S2107)
Approved by the Acting Governor, February 17, 1998

Chapter 29AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE TERMS OF CERTAIN BONDS AND NOTES TO BE ISSUED BY THE COMMONWEALTH.
(House, No. H4515)
Approved by the Acting Governor, February 18, 1998

Chapter 30AN ACT REQUIRING A CERTAIN LEASEHOLD INTEREST IN THE STATE TRANSPORTATION BUILDING TO BE ASSESSED AS A SEPARATE PARCEL OF REAL ESTATE.
(Senate, No. S1926)
Passed over veto, January 29, 1998

Chapter 31AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF LICENSE COMMISSIONERS TO DECREASE THE HOURS OF OPERATION OF CERTAIN LICENSEES AUTHORIZED TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES NOT TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES IN THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE.
(House, No. H4330)
Approved by the Acting Governor, February 20, 1998

Chapter 32AN ACT AUTHORIZING A PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SALEM AND THE NEW ENGLAND POWER COMPANY.
(House, No. H5192)
Approved by the Acting Governor, February 20, 1998

Chapter 35AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CERTAIN BETTERMENT FUND IN THE TOWN OF FALMOUTH.
(House, No. H4543)
Approved by the Acting Governor, February 26, 1998

Chapter 36AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE HEALTH INSURANCE OF CERTAIN RETIRED EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF PLYMOUTH.
(House, No. H5140)
Approved by the Acting Governor, February 26, 1998

Chapter 37AN ACT PROVIDING FOR INCREASED ALLOWANCES OF FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE TOWN OF METHUEN RETIRED IN THE NONCONTRIBUTORY RETIREMENT SYSTEM.
(House, No. H4711)
Approved by the Acting Governor, March 5, 1998

Chapter 38AN ACT DIRECTING THE STATE-BOSTON RETIREMENT BOARD TO RETIRE JOHN STEINER, A FIREFIGHTER OF THE CITY OF BOSTON.
(House, No. H5088)
Approved by the Acting Governor, March 5, 1998

Chapter 40AN ACT RELATIVE TO REDUCTION IN RANK FOR MEMBERS OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF BROCKTON.
(House, No. H4502)
Approved by the Acting Governor, March 6, 1998

Chapter 41AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NEW BEDFORD TO CONVEY A CERTAIN PARCEL OF WATERSHED PROTECTION LAND.
(House, No. H4652)
Approved by the Acting Governor, March 6, 1998

Chapter 42AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF HOLYOKE TO TRANSFER A CERTAIN PARCEL OF PARK LAND.
(House, No. H5051)
Approved by the Acting Governor, March 6, 1998

Chapter 43AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NEW BRAINTREE TO CONVEY CERTAIN PROPERTY.
(Senate, No. S1376)
Approved by the Acting Governor, March 6, 1998

Chapter 44AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER IN THE TOWN OF ARLINGTON TO LEASE CERTAIN PARK LAND AND OTHER OPEN SPACES TO WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES FOR THE ERECTION OF WIRELESS ANTENNAS OR OTHER RELATED APPURTENANT STRUCTURES.
(Senate, No. S1930)
Approved by the Acting Governor, March 6, 1998

Chapter 45AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WASHINGTON TO TRANSFER CERTAIN FUNDS.
(Senate, No. S1993)
Approved by the Acting Governor, March 6, 1998

Chapter 46AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF FITCHBURG TO CONVEY CERTAIN PARK LAND TO THE COMMONWEALTH AND RATIFYING THE SALE OF PARK LAND PREVIOUSLY SOLD.
(Senate, No. S2009)
Approved by the Acting Governor, March 6, 1998

Chapter 47AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN OF THE TOWN OF AUBURN TO CALL A SPECIAL ELECTION FOR SUBMISSION OF A NON-BINDING ADVISORY QUESTION.
(House, No. H5156)
Approved by the Acting Governor, March 12, 1998

Chapter 48AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE CITY OF TAUNTON AS THE PFC DAVID A. FRANCIS, USMC MEMORIAL BRIDGE.
(Senate, No. S1650)
Approved by the Acting Governor, March 12, 1998

Chapter 49AN ACT RELATIVE TO SERVICE IN THE RESERVES BY PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.
(House, No. H4971)
Approved by the Acting Governor, March 12, 1998

Chapter 66AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A MUNICIPAL INSURANCE FUND IN THE TOWN OF BROOKLINE.
(House, No. H4650)
Approved by the Acting Governor, April 3, 1998

Chapter 67AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE FINANCING OF A GOLF COURSE BY THE CITY OF PEABODY.
(Senate, No. S2006)
Approved by the Acting Governor, April 3, 1998

Chapter 68AN ACT EXEMPTING THE CHIEF OF POLICE OF THE TOWN OF OXFORD FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
(Senate, No. S2104)
Approved by the Acting Governor, April 6, 1998

Chapter 69AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF LEOMINSTER TO SUPPLY WATER TO CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF LANCASTER.
(House, No. H5061)
Approved by the Acting Governor, April 9, 1998

Chapter 70AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NEW BEDFORD TO ISSUE AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES.
(House, No. H5161)
Approved by the Acting Governor, April 9, 1998

Chapter 71AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NEW BEDFORD TO ISSUE AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES.
(House, No. H5138)
Approved by the Acting Governor, April 9, 1998

Chapter 72AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE ISSUANCE OF TAX BILLS IN THE CITY OF LAWRENCE.
(House, No. H5306)
Approved by the Acting Governor, April 9, 1998

Chapter 74AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL PLANNING AND OPERATIONS TO CONVEY CERTAIN LAND IN THE CITY OF BOSTON.
(House, No. H2396)
Approved by the Acting Governor, April 9, 1998

Chapter 75AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE TAXATION OF SNOWMOBILES AND RECREATION VEHICLES.
(House, No. H2792)
Approved by the Acting Governor, April 9, 1998

Chapter 76AN ACT ESTABLISHING A TRAFFIC COMMISSION IN THE CITY OF MELROSE.
(House, No. H4793)
Approved by the Acting Governor, April 9, 1998

Chapter 77AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE WATER SUPPLY AND SEWER SYSTEMS OF THE TOWN OF SOUTHBRIDGE.
(House, No. H5342)
Approved by the Acting Governor, April 9, 1998

Chapter 78AN ACT ESTABLISHING A REVOLVING TRUST FUND TO AID IN THE FINANCING OF DRINKING WATER PROJECTS.
(Senate, No. S2154)
Approved by the Acting Governor, April 9, 1998

Chapter 79AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE SITING OF ASPHALT BATCHING FACILITIES IN THE CITIES OF CHELSEA, MALDEN AND REVERE.
(House, No. H5413)
Approved by the Acting Governor, April 19, 1998

Chapter 80AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD TO BORROW A CERTAIN SUM OF MONEY FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LIBRARY AND MUSEUM BUILDINGS.
(House, No. H4909)
Approved by the Acting Governor, April 19, 1998

Chapter 81AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A TREASURER IN THE TOWN OF BOXBOROUGH.
(House, No. H5287)
Approved by the Acting Governor, April 19, 1998

Chapter 82AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE PRESIDING OFFICER OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF GREENFIELD.
(House, No. H4926)
Approved by the Acting Governor, April 22, 1998

Chapter 83AN ACT RELATIVE TO CERTAIN BETTERMENT ASSESSMENTS IN THE TOWN OF GRANBY.
(House, No. H5330)
Approved by the Acting Governor, April 22, 1998

Chapter 84AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF GREENFIELD.
(House, No. H4474)
Approved by the Acting Governor, April 22, 1998

Chapter 85AN ACT ESTABLISHING THE OFFICE OF TOWN ACCOUNTANT IN THE TOWN OF PLYMPTON.
(House, No. H5200)
Approved by the Acting Governor, April 22, 1998

Chapter 86AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE TERMS OF CERTAIN BONDS AND NOTES TO BE ISSUED BY THE COMMONWEALTH.
(House, No. H5194)
Approved by the Acting Governor, April 22, 1998

Chapter 97AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE TOWN OF BARRE AND A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH PHOENIX PLAZA CORP. AND WARE RIVER RECREATIONAL CORP.
(Senate, No. S2070)
Approved by the Acting Governor, April 23, 1998

Chapter 99AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1998 TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS, FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS.
(Senate, No. S2181)
Approved by the Acting Governor, April 29, 1998

Chapter 103AN ACT PROVIDING TENURE OF OFFICE FOR DENNIS P. GRADY AS CHIEF OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT IN THE TOWN OF MENDON.
(Senate, No. S2076)
Approved by the Acting Governor, May 1, 1998

Chapter 104AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE PRACTICE OF PHARMACY.
(House, No. H4759)
Approved by the Acting Governor, May 1, 1998

Chapter 105AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE SPECIAL POLICE FORCE OF THE TOWN OF WELLESLEY.
(House, No. H4960)
Approved by the Acting Governor, May 1, 1998

Chapter 106AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE RETIREMENT ALLOWANCE OF ROBERT LALLY OF THE TOWN OF WELLESLEY.
(House, No. H4961)
Approved by the Acting Governor, May 1, 1998

Chapter 107AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE ASSESSMENT OF BETTERMENTS IN THE TOWN OF HINSDALE.
(Senate, No. S2096)
Approved by the Acting Governor, May 1, 1998

Chapter 108AN ACT AUTHORIZING EVAN GOLANN AND DAVID J. BERGERON TO TAKE THE STATE POLICE EXAMINATION NOTWITHSTANDING THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT.
(Senate, No. S2084)
Became law without Executive Approval, May 4, 1998

Chapter 117AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE TRAFFIC COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF WALTHAM.
(House, No. H4865)
Approved by the Acting Governor, May 14, 1998

Chapter 118AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE ANNUAL OBSERVANCE OF ROBERT GODDARD DAY.
(House, No. H4895)
Approved by the Acting Governor, May 14, 1998

Chapter 119AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CERTAIN REVOLVING FUND IN THE TOWN OF SOUTHAMPTON.
(House, No. H5238)
Approved by the Acting Governor, May 14, 1998

Chapter 120AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE ELIGIBLE LIST FOR POLICE SERVICE IN THE CITY OF BOSTON.
(House, No. H5429)
Approved by the Acting Governor, May 14, 1998

Chapter 121AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF CERTAIN TYPES OF SECURITIES IN THE FINANCING OF THE CENTRAL ARTERY/TED WILLIAMS TUNNEL PROJECT.
(House, No. H5478)
Approved by the Acting Governor, May 18, 1998

Chapter 122AN ACT RELATIVE TO A CERTAIN CONSERVATION RESTRICTION IN THE TOWN OF SUDBURY.
(House, No. H5428)
Approved by the Acting Governor, May 20, 1998

Chapter 123AN ACT RELATIVE TO AUTHORIZATION BY CERTAIN RETIRED PUBLIC EMPLOYEES FOR DEDUCTIONS FROM PENSIONS FOR CERTAIN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.
(House, No. H383)
Approved by the Acting Governor, May 20, 1998

Chapter 124AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE FORM OF GOVERNMENT OF THE TOWN OF SHEFFIELD.
(House, No. H4679)
Approved by the Acting Governor, May 22, 1998

Chapter 125AN ACT ESTABLISHING A BOARD OF WATER AND SEWER COMMISSIONERS IN THE TOWN OF WEST STOCKBRIDGE.
(House, No. H4817)
Approved by the Acting Governor, May 22, 1998

Chapter 126AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A TREASURER/COLLECTOR IN THE TOWN OF EGREMONT.
(House, No. H5098)
Approved by the Acting Governor, May 22, 1998

Chapter 127AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF EVERETT TO USE CERTAIN PARK LAND FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES.
(Senate, No. S1792)
Approved by the Acting Governor, May 22, 1998

Chapter 128AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF TWO ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES IN THE TOWN OF BELLINGHAM.
(Senate, No. S1992)
Approved by the Acting Governor, May 22, 1998

Chapter 130AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH TO MAKE CERTAIN CONVEYANCES OF FOREST LAND.
(House, No. H5224)
Approved by the Acting Governor, May 28, 1998

Chapter 131AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE CONVEYANCE OF A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND IN THE CITY OF LOWELL.
(House, No. H3131)
Approved by the Acting Governor, May 28, 1998

Chapter 132AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE CONVEYANCE OF CERTAIN CONSERVATION LANDS IN THE TOWN OF CARVER FOR AIRPORT PURPOSES.
(House, No. H4905)
Approved by the Acting Governor, May 28, 1998

Chapter 133AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF ARLINGTON TO ESTABLISH A SPECIAL FUND FOR THE PAYMENT OF COSTS RELATIVE TO SCHOOL RENOVATION PROJECTS.
(House, No. H5159)
Approved by the Acting Governor, May 28, 1998

Chapter 134AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF FALMOUTH.
(House, No. H5193)
Approved by the Acting Governor, May 28, 1998

Chapter 135AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF NATICK AS THE VETERANS' MEMORIAL BRIDGE.
(House, No. H5257)
Approved by the Acting Governor, May 28, 1998

Chapter 136AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE TOWN OF AMESBURY AS THE BAILEY BRIDGE.
(Senate, No. S2061)
Approved by the Acting Governor, May 28, 1998

Chapter 141AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL PLANNING AND OPERATIONS TO ENTER INTO A LEASE OF CERTAIN PROPERTY WITH THE TOWN OF CHELMSFORD.
(House, No. H5340)
Approved by the Acting Governor, May 29, 1998

Chapter 142AN ACT RELATIVE TO PROCEEDINGS FOR THE FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGES UNDER THE SOLDIERS' AND SAILORS' CIVIL RELIEF ACT.
(Senate, No. S14)
Approved by the Acting Governor, May 29, 1998

Chapter 143AN ACT AUTHORIZING CERTAIN CONVEYANCES IN THE TOWN OF WILBRAHAM.
(Senate, No. S2196)
Approved by the Acting Governor, May 29, 1998

Chapter 144AN ACT VALIDATING THE ACTION TAKEN AT AN ANNUAL TOWN MEETING OF THE TOWN OF BROOKLINE.
(Senate, No. S2198)
Approved by the Acting Governor, May 29, 1998

Chapter 145AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE STATE BALLOT LAW COMMISSION.
(House, No. H5569)
Approved by the Acting Governor, June 4, 1998

Chapter 146AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE TERMS OF CERTAIN NOTES TO BE ISSUED BY THE COMMONWEALTH.
(House, No. H5513)
Approved by the Acting Governor, June 8, 1998

Chapter 148AN ACT RELATIVE TO ELECTED OFFICIALS IN THE TOWN OF SEEKONK.
(House, No. H4521)
Approved by the Acting Governor, June 11, 1998

Chapter 149AN ACT ENLARGING THE TERRITORY OF THE WARREN WATER DISTRICT.
(House, No. H5206)
Approved by the Acting Governor, June 11, 1998

Chapter 150AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE ELIGIBLE LIST FOR POLICE SERVICE IN THE CITY OF BOSTON.
(House, No. H5397)
Approved by the Acting Governor, June 11, 1998

Chapter 151AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF FALL RIVER TO USE A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND FOR SCHOOL DEPARTMENT AND PARK DEPARTMENT PURPOSES.
(Senate, No. S2129)
Approved by the Acting Governor, June 19, 1998

Chapter 152AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE REMOVAL OF EGGS FROM FEMALE LOBSTERS.
(House, No. H5246)
Approved by the Acting Governor, June 19, 1998

Chapter 153AN ACT AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO REFUND A CERTAIN OVERPAYMENT.
(House, No. H3572)
Approved by the Acting Governor, June 25, 1998

Chapter 154AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF ASHBY TO CONTINUE THE EMPLOYMENT OF ELMER S. FITZGERALD, JR. AS FIRE CHIEF.
(House, No. H5508)
Approved by the Acting Governor, June 25, 1998

Chapter 156AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1998 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS.
(House, No. H5647)
Approved by the Acting Governor, June 26, 1998

Chapter 157AN ACT CORRECTING AND EXTENDING THE ONE TRIAL SYSTEM FOR CIVIL CASES IN NORFOLK AND MIDDLESEX COUNTIES.
(Senate, No. S2205)
Approved by the Acting Governor, June 29, 1998

Chapter 159AN ACT MAKING CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1999 PRIOR TO FINAL ACTION ON THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR.
(House, No. H5650)
Approved by the Acting Governor, June 30, 1998

Chapter 161AN ACT MAKING CERTAIN CORRECTIVE CHANGES IN CERTAIN GENERAL AND SPECIAL LAWS.
(Senate, No. S2101)
Approved by the Acting Governor, July 2, 1998

Chapter 162AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE APPOINTMENT OF JOSEPH JACKSON, JR. AND THOMAS F. BAMBERRY, JR. TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF QUINCY.
(Senate, No. S2221)
Approved by the Acting Governor, July 2, 1998

Chapter 176AN ACT MAKING CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1999 PRIOR TO FINAL ACTION ON THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR.
(House, No. H5708)
Approved by the Acting Governor, July 21, 1998

Chapter 177AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING HELD IN THE TOWN OF CARVER IN 1998.
(House, No. H5539)
Approved by the Acting Governor, July 21, 1998

Chapter 178AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF PROVINCETOWN.
(House, No. H4520)
Approved by the Acting Governor, July 21, 1998

Chapter 179AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE CONSIDERATION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN CUSTODY AND VISITATION PROCEEDINGS.
(House, No. H4951)
Approved by the Acting Governor, July 22, 1998

Chapter 180AN ACT RELATIVE TO GUN CONTROL IN THE COMMONWEALTH.
(Senate, No. S1985)
Approved by the Acting Governor, July 23, 1998

Chapter 192AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WESTBOROUGH TO ISSUE AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES.
(House, No. H5132)
Approved by the Acting Governor, July 30, 1998

Chapter 199AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF BROCKTON TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE, LEASE OR SALE AND MODIFICATIONS OF THE WASTEWATER AND WATER TREATMENT FACILITIES PLANT, SEWER AND PUMP STATIONS.
(House, No. H4459)
Approved by the Acting Governor, July 31, 1998

Chapter 201AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE CHARTER OF THE TOWN OF BELLINGHAM.
(House, No. H5491)
Approved by the Acting Governor, July 31, 1998

Chapter 202AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL PLANNING AND OPERATIONS TO CONVEY A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND IN THE TOWN OF HALIFAX.
(Senate, No. S2093)
Approved by the Acting Governor, July 31, 1998

Chapter 217AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND IN THE CITY OF QUINCY AS THE DON KENT'S OCEAN VIEW.
(Senate, No. S528)
Approved by the Acting Governor, August 5, 1998

Chapter 218AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE IN THE TOWN OF HARVARD.
(Senate, No. S2063)
Approved by the Acting Governor, August 5, 1998

Chapter 219AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE LYNN WATER AND SEWER COMMISSION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR THE LEASE, FINANCING, DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF MODIFICATIONS FOR THE WATER WORKS SYSTEM AND SEWER WORKS SYSTEM AND THE OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF THE WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS, PUMP STATIONS AND COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOW CONSOLIDATION AND TREATMENT FACILITIES.
(Senate, No. S2231)
Approved by the Acting Governor, August 5, 1998

Chapter 244AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE COMMISSIONER OF THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL PLANNING AND OPERATIONS TO GRANT A PERMANENT EASEMENT TO THE TOWN OF HINSDALE.
(House, No. H5666)
Approved by the Acting Governor, August 7, 1998

Chapter 254AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF LYNNFIELD TO CONVEY CERTAIN LAND.
(Senate, No. S2251)
Approved by the Acting Governor, August 7, 1998

Chapter 255AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF GLOUCESTER TO CONTRIBUTE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CERTAIN SEPTIC SYSTEM COSTS.
(House, No. H4476)
Approved by the Acting Governor, August 7, 1998

Chapter 256AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL PLANNING AND OPERATIONS TO CONVEY CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND TO THE FRANKLIN REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR HIGHWAY PURPOSES.
(House, No. H1999)
Approved by the Acting Governor, August 7, 1998

Chapter 257AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND PRESERVATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING.
(House, No. H5291)
Approved (in part) by the Acting Governor, August 7, 1998

Chapter 262AN ACT RELATIVE TO CERTAIN CONTRACTING PROCEDURES IN THE CITY OF BOSTON.
(House, No. H4672)
Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 263AN ACT AUTHORIZING FRANKLIN REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS TO CONVEY CERTAIN LAND IN THE TOWN OF WHATELY.
(House, No. H4317)
Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 264AN ACT PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN THE REQUIREMENTS FOR NOMINATION AS A CANDIDATE FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE IN THE CITY OF MALDEN.
(House, No. H4594)
Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 265AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF CERTAIN EASEMENTS IN THE CITY OF WORCESTER.
(Senate, No. S2200)
Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 266AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE MASSACHUSETTS GOVERNMENT LAND BANK REGARDING THE DEVENS ENTERPRISE COMMISSION.
(Senate, No. S2029)
Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 267AN ACT PROVIDING FOR A FOUR YEAR TERM FOR THE OFFICE OF MAYOR OF THE CITY OF MALDEN COMMENCING IN THE YEAR 2000.
(House, No. H4595)
Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 269AN ACT AUTHORIZING LONG TERM LEASES FOR OFFICES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH IN THE DUDLEY SQUARE AREA OF THE CITY OF BOSTON.
(Senate, No. S2282)
Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 270AN ACT RELATIVE TO A CERTAIN EASEMENT IN THE TOWN OF WILMINGTON.
(House, No. H5268)
Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 271AN ACT RELATIVE TO CERTAIN STATE LAND IN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING AND THE TOWN OF WILMINGTON.
(House, No. H5592)
Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 273AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DENNIS WATER DISTRICT TO CONVEY AN EASEMENT OVER CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND TO THE TOWN OF DENNIS.
(House, No. H5652)
Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 274AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE TO GRANT INTERESTS IN CERTAIN LAND TO THE TOWN OF FRANKLIN.
(House, No. H4697)
Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 275AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE LEASE OF COMMONWEALTH LAND IN THE CITY OF QUINCY.
(House, No. H5704)
Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 276AN ACT REQUIRING CERTAIN INSTRUCTIONS IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
(House, No. H3629)
Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 277AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL PLANNING AND OPERATIONS TO CONVEY CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE TOWN OF WAKEFIELD TO THE OWNER OF AN ABUTTING PARCEL.
(Senate, No. S2246)
Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 278AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE SIMULTANEOUS LAND EXCHANGE OF CERTAIN PARCELS OF LAND BETWEEN THE TOWN OF PROVINCETOWN, THE COMMONWEALTH AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
(Senate, No. S1736)
Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 279AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE DISPOSITION OF DANVERS STATE HOSPITAL.
(Senate, No. S2316)
Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 284AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE TAKING BY EMINENT DOMAIN OF CERTAIN LAND IN THE TOWN OF DENNIS.
(House, No. H5349)
Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 285AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF INFORMATION TO CERTAIN PARENTS OF CHILDREN ENROLLED IN ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS.
(Senate, No. S2209)
Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 287AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BURNCOAT POND WATERSHED DISTRICT IN THE TOWNS OF LEICESTER AND SPENCER.
(House, No. H5558)
Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 288AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE DISPOSITION OF CERTAIN STATE OWNED LAND IN THE CITY OF QUINCY.
(House, No. H5536)
Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 289AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1998 TO PROVIDE FOR CERTAIN CAPITAL AND SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS.
(House, No. H5427)
Approved (in part) by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 290AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE POWERS OF THE MASSACHUSETTS STATE COLLEGE BUILDING AUTHORITY.
(House, No. H5581)
Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 291AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DIVISION OF CAPITAL PLANNING AND OPERATIONS TO CONVEY CERTAIN LAND IN THE TOWN OF HULL.
(House, No. H5614)
Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 292AN ACT AUTHORIZING AN EXCHANGE OF REAL PROPERTY BETWEEN THE COMMONWEALTH AND THE CITY OF BROCKTON.
(House, No. H5368)
Approved by the Acting Governor, August 10, 1998

Chapter 293AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CAPE COD OPEN SPACE LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAM.
(House, No. H5568)
Approved by the Acting Governor, August 11, 1998

Chapter 296AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE TAXATION OF COMMON TRUST FUNDS.
(House, No. H4783)
Approved by the Acting Governor, August 11, 1998

Chapter 297AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1998 TO ENSURE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP AND PROMOTE THE REDEVELOPMENT OF CONTAMINATED PROPERTY.
(House, No. H5775)
Approved by the Acting Governor, August 11, 1998

Chapter 298AN ACT PROVIDING FOR DISPOSITION OF LAND TO THE LAWRENCE REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
(House, No. H5705)
Approved by the Acting Governor, August 11, 1998

Chapter 299AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1998 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS.
(Senate, No. S2323)
Approved by the Acting Governor, August 12, 1998

Chapter 300AN ACT ABOLISHING THE COUNTY GOVERNMENTS OF HAMPSHIRE, ESSEX, AND BERKSHIRE COUNTIES, AND TRANSFERRING ESSENTIAL COUNTY FUNCTIONS TO THE COMMONWEALTH.
(House, No. H5780)
Approved (in part) by the Acting Governor, August 13, 1998

Chapter 301AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SOUTH SHORE TRI-TOWN DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
(House, No. H5528)
Approved by the Acting Governor, August 14, 1998

Chapter 302AN ACT PROVIDING FOR REGISTRATION OF BICYCLE MESSENGER SERVICES AND LICENSING OF COMMERCIAL MESSENGERS IN THE CITY OF BOSTON.
(House, No. H5682)
Approved by the Acting Governor, August 14, 1998

Chapter 312AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE QUALIFICATIONS OF COMMISSIONER OF CODE ENFORCEMENT IN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD.
(House, No. H5388)
Approved by the Acting Governor, August 28, 1998

Chapter 313AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CERTAIN FACILITIES OF THE MASSACHUSETTS PORT AUTHORITY.
(Senate, No. S2325)
Approved by the Acting Governor, August 28, 1998

Chapter 314AN ACT REQUIRING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SENIOR CITIZEN SAFETY ZONES IN THE CITY OF MALDEN.
(House, No. H5222)
Approved by the Acting Governor, September 2, 1998

Chapter 315AN ACT DIRECTING THE STATE SECRETARY TO PLACE A CERTAIN NONBINDING QUESTION ON THE BIENNIAL STATE ELECTION BALLOT IN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD IN THE CURRENT YEAR.
(House, No. H5798)
Approved by the Acting Governor, September 3, 1998

Chapter 316AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE MASSACHUSETTS WATER RESOURCES AUTHORITY TO GRANT ACCESS TO ITS SEWER SYSTEM TO CERTAIN PROPERTY IN THE TOWN OF SHARON.
(House, No. H5721)
Approved by the Acting Governor, September 3, 1998

Chapter 317AN ACT EXEMPTING THE POSITION OF SCHOOL NURSE IN THE TOWN OF BROOKLINE FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
(House, No. H5612)
Approved by the Acting Governor, September 3, 1998

Chapter 319AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1998 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS.
(Senate, No. S2312)
Approved (in part) by the Acting Governor, September 3, 1998

Chapter 320AN ACT RELATIVE TO ENTERING BY FALSE PRETENSES IN THE DAYTIME.
(House, No. H4977)
Approved by the Acting Governor, September 4, 1998

Chapter 322AN ACT RELATIVE TO REAL ESTATE TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR CERTAIN VETERANS WHO RESIDE IN THE CITY OF NEWTON.
(House, No. H4544)
Approved by the Acting Governor, September 11, 1998

Chapter 323AN ACT RELATIVE TO A CERTAIN PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES IN THE TOWN OF CHARLTON.
(House, No. H5596)
Approved by the Acting Governor, September 11, 1998

Chapter 324AN ACT AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MASSACHUSETTS HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TO ERECT A MEMORIAL MARKER IN THE TOWN OF BOURNE.
(House, No. H5744)
Approved by the Acting Governor, September 11, 1998

Chapter 325AN ACT REGULATING THE PRODUCTION OF FORTIFIED WINES.
(Senate, No. S1951)
Approved by the Acting Governor, September 11, 1998

Chapter 326AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE TOWN OF SPENCER.
(Senate, No. S2113)
Approved by the Acting Governor, September 11, 1998

Chapter 327AN ACT PROTECTING CONSUMERS FROM THE UNAUTHORIZED SWITCHING OF THEIR LOCAL AND LONG DISTANCE TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDERS.
(Senate, No. S2291)
Approved by the Acting Governor, September 11, 1998

Chapter 328AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE ELECTION COMMISSION OR BOARD OF REGISTRARS OF VOTERS IN THE TOWN OF SWAMPSCOTT.
(Senate, No. S2238)
Approved by the Acting Governor, September 18, 1998

Chapter 333AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN-TOWN MANAGER FORM OF GOVERNMENT IN THE TOWN OF FRAMINGHAM.
(House, No. H5701)
Approved by the Acting Governor, September 24, 1998

Chapter 334AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE INVESTMENT OF TRUST FUNDS BY THE CITY OF WORCESTER.
(Senate, No. S2261)
Approved by the Acting Governor, September 25, 1998

Chapter 335AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE LEASING AND CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE EAST JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING IN THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF WATERTOWN.
(House, No. H5728)
Approved by the Acting Governor, September 25, 1998

Chapter 337AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WAKEFIELD TO HOLD A CERTAIN SPECIAL ELECTION.
(House, No. H5791)
Approved by the Acting Governor, September 28, 1998

Chapter 338AN ACT RELATIVE TO TOWN MEETING MEMBERS IN THE TOWN OF FRAMINGHAM.
(House, No. H5702)
Approved by the Acting Governor, October 1, 1998

Chapter 339AN ACT DESIGNATING THE WORDS AND MUSIC OF "SAY HELLO TO SOMEONE IN MASSACHUSETTS" THE OFFICIAL POLKA OF THE COMMONWEALTH.
(House, No. H5472)
Approved by the Acting Governor, October 1, 1998

Chapter 340AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE TOWN OF NORTHBRIDGE AS THE CORPORAL RICHARD J. AND SERGEANT JOHN P. MORAN MEMORIAL BRIDGE.
(Senate, No. S2105)
Approved by the Acting Governor, October 1, 1998

Chapter 341AN ACT RELATIVE TO PRELIMINARY ELECTIONS IN THE TOWN OF FRAMINGHAM.
(House, No. H5699)
Approved by the Acting Governor, October 1, 1998

Chapter 342AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN IN THE TOWN OF BOXBOROUGH.
(House, No. H5450)
Approved by the Acting Governor, October 1, 1998

Chapter 343AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE UNION SCHOOL OF THE TOWNS OF NEW SALEM AND WENDELL.
(House, No. H4537)
Approved by the Acting Governor, October 1, 1998

Chapter 345AN ACT EXEMPTING THE POSITION OF SEALER OF WEIGHTS AND MEASURES IN THE TOWN OF HINGHAM FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
(House, No. H5574)
Approved by the Acting Governor, October 2, 1998

Chapter 346AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT OF THE TOWN OF ROCKLAND.
(House, No. H5620)
Approved by the Acting Governor, October 8, 1998

Chapter 347AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF AUBURN TO ISSUE FIVE ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES.
(House, No. H4774)
Approved by the Acting Governor, October 8, 1998

Chapter 348AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF TYNGSBOROUGH TO ISSUE AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES.
(House, No. H5543)
Approved by the Acting Governor, October 9, 1998

Chapter 349AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF PALMER TO ISSUE AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES.
(House, No. H5618)
Approved by the Acting Governor, October 9, 1998

Chapter 351AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE TERMS OF CERTAIN BONDS AND NOTES TO BE ISSUED BY THE COMMONWEALTH.
(House, No. H5771)
Approved by the Acting Governor, October 9, 1998

Chapter 352AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE BOARD OF STATE EXAMINERS OF PLUMBERS AND GAS FITTERS.
(Senate, No. S2277)
Approved by the Acting Governor, October 9, 1998

Chapter 353AN ACT PROVIDING EARLY RETIREMENT BENEFITS TO WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS AT THE WATER DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF CAMBRIDGE DUE TO THE CLOSURE OF THE TREATMENT PLANT FOR RENOVATION.
(House, No. H4626)
Approved by the Acting Governor, October 15, 1998

Chapter 354AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF MEDWAY TO ABATE A CERTAIN BETTERMENT.
(House, No. H5794)
Approved by the Acting Governor, October 15, 1998

Chapter 356AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WESTFIELD TO ABATE AND REFUND CERTAIN PROPERTY TAXES.
(House, No. H5546)
Approved by the Acting Governor, October 15, 1998

Chapter 357AN ACT AUTHORIZING CERTAIN STRUCTURES TO BE EXEMPT FROM CERTAIN HARBOR LINES IN THE SOUTH BOSTON SECTION OF THE CITY OF BOSTON.
(Senate, No. S2318)
Approved by the Acting Governor, October 15, 1998

Chapter 359AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ANNUAL OBSERVANCE OF ROBERT FROST DAY.
(House, No. H5056)
Approved by the Acting Governor, October 21, 1998

Chapter 360AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE ELECTION OF THE CITY CLERK IN THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD.
(Senate, No. S2140)
Approved by the Acting Governor, October 21, 1998

Chapter 361AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF CANTON TO ISSUE AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES.
(House, No. H5810)
Approved by the Acting Governor, October 21, 1998

Chapter 373AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF WESTBOROUGH TO ISSUE TWO ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES.
(House, No. H5395)
Approved by the Acting Governor, October 31, 1998

Chapter 375AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS IN THE TOWN OF HOPKINTON.
(House, No. H5655)
Approved by the Acting Governor, October 31, 1998

Chapter 376AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF NORWOOD TO ISSUE THREE ADDITIONAL LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES.
(House, No. H5725)
Approved by the Acting Governor, November 5, 1998

Chapter 378AN ACT PROVIDING FOR RECALL ELECTIONS IN THE TOWN OF AYER.
(House, No. H4596)
Approved by the Acting Governor, November 6, 1998

Chapter 379AN ACT DIRECTING THE CITY OF BOSTON TO GRANT A PENSION TO CARL W. JOHNSON.
(House, No. H5516)
Approved by the Acting Governor, November 6, 1998

Chapter 380AN ACT DESIGNATING THE CITY OF WORCESTER AS THE BIRTHPLACE OF ROBERT GODDARD, THE FATHER OF MODERN ROCKETRY AND CONGRATULATING THE AUBURN ROCKETS.
(Senate, No. S1633)
Approved by the Acting Governor, November 6, 1998

Chapter 381AN ACT FURTHER REGULATING THE RENEWAL OF LICENSES OF ELEVATOR MECHANICS.
(House, No. H4974)
Approved by the Acting Governor, November 12, 1998

Chapter 383AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAM OF THE TOWN OF STERLING.
(House, No. H5202)
Approved by the Acting Governor, November 12, 1998

Chapter 384AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PITTSFIELD TO LEASE A CERTAIN PARCEL OF COMMERCIAL LAND.
(House, No. H5800)
Approved by the Acting Governor, November 12, 1998

Chapter 385AN ACT EXEMPTING THE POSITION OF SCHOOL NURSE IN THE TOWN OF FRANKLIN FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE LAW.
(House, No. H5370)
Approved by the Acting Governor, November 12, 1998

Chapter 386AN ACT MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO FUND A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MIDDLESEX SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND THE MIDDLESEX SHERIFF'S SUPERIOR OFFICERS ASSOCIATION.
(House, No. H5783)
Approved by the Acting Governor, November 12, 1998

Chapter 387AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE GROTON COUNTRY CLUB AUTHORITY.
(House, No. H5157)
Approved by the Acting Governor, November 12, 1998

Chapter 388AN ACT RELATIVE TO MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF REGISTRATION OF COSMETOLOGISTS.
(House, No. H5782)
Approved by the Acting Governor, November 13, 1998

Chapter 389AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE STATE RETIREMENT BOARD TO GRANT CREDITABLE SERVICE TO CELESTE LOUGHMAN.
(House, No. H797)
Approved by the Acting Governor, November 17, 1998

Chapter 390AN ACT ACCEPTING THE DEVISE OF CERTAIN LAND IN GEORGETOWN AS PART OF THE GEORGETOWN-ROWLEY STATE FOREST.
(Senate, No. S2349)
Approved by the Acting Governor, November 17, 1998

Chapter 391AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE ROOM OCCUPANCY EXCISE OF THE TOWN OF PROVINCETOWN.
(House, No. H5493)
Approved by the Acting Governor, November 25, 1998

Chapter 392AN ACT RELATIVE TO EXTENDING THE REPORTING DATE FOR THE SPECIAL COMMISSION ESTABLISHED TO MAKE AN INVESTIGATION AND STUDY OF LOW INCOME HOUSING IN THE CITY OF LOWELL.
(House, No. H5854)
Approved by the Acting Governor, November 25, 1998

Chapter 399AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1999 TO PROVIDE FOR SUPPLEMENTING CERTAIN EXISTING APPROPRIATIONS AND FOR CERTAIN OTHER ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS.
(House, No. H5882)
Approved by the Acting Governor, December 4, 1998

Chapter 400AN ACT PROVIDING FOR ASSOCIATE MEMBERS FOR THE YOUTH COMMISSION IN THE CITY KNOWN AS THE TOWN OF METHUEN.
(House, No. H5841)
Approved by the Acting Governor, December 4, 1998

Chapter 402AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF GREENFIELD TO ISSUE A LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF WINES AND MALT BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES.
(House, No. H5527)
Approved by the Acting Governor, December 9, 1998

Chapter 403AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE IMPOSITION OF FEES FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF CONSULTANTS BY THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER.
(House, No. H5610)
Approved by the Acting Governor, December 9, 1998

Chapter 404AN ACT RELATIVE TO TOWN MEETING MEMBERS IN THE TOWN OF AMHERST.
(House, No. H5463)
Approved by the Acting Governor, December 9, 1998

Chapter 405AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF FAIRHAVEN TO ISSUE AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES.
(House, No. H5804)
Approved by the Acting Governor, December 10, 1998

Chapter 406AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE RECREATION COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF SWAMPSCOTT.
(Senate, No. S2255)
Approved by the Acting Governor, December 10, 1998

Chapter 407AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF GRAFTON TO ABATE A CERTAIN BETTERMENT.
(House, No. H5576)
Approved by the Acting Governor, December 10, 1998

Chapter 408AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF GREENFIELD TO ISSUE AN ADDITIONAL LICENSE FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES.
(House, No. H5803)
Approved by the Acting Governor, December 16, 1998

Chapter 409AN ACT PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A CLERK AND TREASURER OF THE OAK BLUFFS WATER DISTRICT.
(House, No. H5764)
Approved by the Acting Governor, December 16, 1998

Chapter 423AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF SENIOR CITIZEN SAFETY ZONES IN THE CITY OF HOLYOKE.
(House, No. H5431)
Approved by the Acting Governor, December 23, 1998

Chapter 424AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE CITY OF WORCESTER AS THE CAPTAIN WILLIAM AMORELLO MEMORIAL BRIDGE.
(House, No. H5849)
Approved by the Acting Governor, December 23, 1998

Chapter 425AN ACT RELATIVE TO WATER AND SEWER SERVICES OF THE TOWN OF HOPEDALE.
(House, No. H5816)
Approved by the Acting Governor, December 24, 1998

Chapter 426AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WESTFIELD TO SUPPLY WATER OUTSIDE ITS BOUNDARIES.
(House, No. H5656)
Approved by the Acting Governor, December 24, 1998

Chapter 427AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE RETIREMENT BOARD OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD TO PAY A CERTAIN RETIREMENT BENEFIT TO THE SURVIVING SPOUSE OF FORMER FIREFIGHTER DANIEL LAWLER.
(House, No. H5861)
Approved by the Acting Governor, December 24, 1998

Chapter 428AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE RETIREMENT BOARD OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD TO PAY A CERTAIN RETIREMENT BENEFIT TO THE SURVIVING SPOUSE OF FORMER POLICE OFFICER WALTER C. JUSKIEWICZ.
(House, No. H5860)
Approved by the Acting Governor, December 24, 1998

Chapter 429AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF HAMPDEN TO BORROW MONEY FOR THE PAYMENT OF CERTAIN LEGAL EXPENSES AND SETTLEMENT COSTS.
(Senate, No. S2355)
Approved by the Acting Governor, December 24, 1998

Chapter 431AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF SHARON TO ISSUE LICENSES TO CERTAIN ESTABLISHMENTS FOR THE SALE OF ALL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES.
(Senate, No. S2299)
Approved by the Acting Governor, December 24, 1998

Chapter 433AN ACT VALIDATING THE ACTIONS TAKEN AT A SPECIAL TOWN MEETING OF THE TOWN OF DARTMOUTH.
(House, No. H5873)
Approved by the Acting Governor, December 24, 1998

Chapter 434AN ACT INCREASING THE NUMBER AND AMENDING THE METHOD OF ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE OF THE CITY OF MALDEN.
(Senate, No. S2368)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 7, 1999

Chapter 435AN ACT DIRECTING THE SOMERVILLE RETIREMENT BOARD TO RETIRE SEAN J. CANTY, A POLICE OFFICER OF THE CITY OF SOMERVILLE.
(House, No. H5835)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 7, 1999

Chapter 436AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF COHASSET WATER DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE WATER SERVICES TO OTHER CITIES, TOWNS AND WATER COMPANIES.
(House, No. H5872)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 9, 1999

Chapter 437AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF EASTHAM TO ESTABLISH AN EASTHAM PROMOTIONS FUND.
(House, No. H5712)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 9, 1999

Chapter 438AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF STREETS IN THE TOWN OF TOLLAND.
(Senate, No. S2285)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 9, 1999

Chapter 439AN ACT PROVIDING FOR AN ELECTED BOARD OF SEWER COMMISSIONERS IN THE TOWN OF KINGSTON.
(House, No. H5891)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 9, 1999

Chapter 440AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF EASTHAM TO ESTABLISH A LAND ACQUISITION AND MAINTENANCE FUND.
(House, No. H5710)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 9, 1999

Chapter 441AN ACT ESTABLISHING A CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND IN THE TOWN OF WAKEFIELD.
(House, No. H5792)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 9, 1999

Chapter 442AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE REGULATION OF DOGS IN THE TOWN OF SEEKONK.
(House, No. H5641)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 13, 1999

Chapter 443AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF HOLBROOK TO ESTABLISH A BETTERMENT RESERVE FUND.
(House, No. H5897)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 13, 1999

Chapter 444AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE REJECTION OF CERTAIN APPOINTMENTS MADE BY THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR OF THE TOWN OF STONEHAM.
(House, No. H5898)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 13, 1999

Chapter 445AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE DATE OF TOWN ELECTIONS IN THE TOWN OF STOUGHTON.
(House, No. H5875)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 13, 1999

Chapter 447AN ACT RELATIVE TO FILLING VACANCIES IN THE OFFICE OF MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CHICOPEE.
(House, No. H5880)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 13, 1999

Chapter 448AN ACT DESIGNATING THE SOUTH STATION TRANSPORTATION CENTER BUS TERMINAL IN BOSTON AS THE JOHN J. "HAPPY" COOMBS TERMINAL.
(Senate, No. S1537)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 13, 1999

Chapter 449AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF NEW BEDFORD TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REVOLVING FUND AND ESTABLISHING AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT LIEN TO SECURE REPAYMENT OF FUNDS EXPENDED FROM SAID REVOLVING FUND.
(Senate, No. S2361)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 13, 1999

Chapter 450AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CERTAIN TEMPORARY LICENSES FOR THE SALE OF WINES TO BE DRUNK ON THE PREMISES.
(Senate, No. S2371)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 13, 1999

Chapter 451AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE IMPOSITION OF FEES FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF CERTAIN OUTSIDE CONSULTANTS BY THE TOWN OF EAST LONGMEADOW.
(House, No. H2719)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 14, 1999

Chapter 452AN ACT GRANTING AN EASEMENT TO THE HOLYOKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION.
(Senate, No. S2370)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 14, 1999

Chapter 453AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE TERMS OF CERTAIN BONDS AND NOTES ISSUED BY THE COMMONWEALTH.
(House, No. H5830)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 14, 1999

Chapter 460AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE CERTIFICATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF EDWARD WLOCH AS A FIREFIGHTER IN THE TOWN OF WARE NOTWITHSTANDING THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT.
(Senate, No. S2365)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 14, 1999

Chapter 461AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO MAKE A CERTAIN REFUND.
(House, No. H1233)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 14, 1999

Chapter 462AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE APPOINTMENT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS IN THE CITY OF GLOUCESTER.
(House, No. H4369)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 14, 1999

Chapter 463AN ACT MAKING CERTAIN CORRECTIVE CHANGES IN CERTAIN GENERAL AND SPECIAL LAWS.
(House, No. H5885)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 14, 1999

Chapter 464AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE CITY OF NORTH ADAMS AS THE ANTHONY J.
(House, No. H5894)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 14, 1999

Chapter 465AN ACT RELATIVE TO VACANCIES IN THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF GREENFIELD.
(House, No. H5827)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 14, 1999

Chapter 466AN ACT AUTHORIZING THE TOWN OF BROOKLINE TO ESTABLISH THE NUMBER OF SIGNATURES REQUIRED FOR PETITIONED ARTICLES FOR TOWN MEETING.
(House, No. H5726)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 14, 1999

Chapter 467AN ACT PROVIDING FOR RECALL ELECTIONS IN THE TOWN OF BOXBOROUGH.
(House, No. H5732)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 14, 1999

Chapter 468AN ACT DESIGNATING A CERTAIN BRIDGE IN THE ROSLINDALE SECTION OF THE CITY OF BOSTON AS THE CHIEF PETTY OFFICER PAUL N. DONATO, U.S.N. BRIDGE.
(House, No. H4727)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 14, 1999

Chapter 474AN ACT RELATIVE TO CERTAIN ACTIONS OF THE BOARD OF BANK INCORPORATION AND THE COMMISSIONER OF BANKS.
(House, No. H41)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 15, 1999

Chapter 475AN ACT RELATIVE TO EXTENDING THE REPORTING DATE FOR THE SPECIAL COMMISSION ESTABLISHED TO MAKE AN INVESTIGATION AND STUDY OF LOW INCOME HOUSING IN THE CITY OF LOWELL.
(Senate, No. S2379)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 15, 1999

Chapter 477AN ACT AUTHORIZING THOMAS A. ZINE TO BE ADMITTED INTO THE STATE POLICE ACADEMY NOTWITHSTANDING THE MAXIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT.
(House, No. H5896)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 15, 1999

Chapter 478AN ACT RELATIVE TO THE OPTIONAL RETIREMENT PROGRAM FOR CERTAIN PUBLIC EMPLOYEES.
(House, No. H2193)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 15, 1999

Chapter 479AN ACT RELATIVE TO A CERTAIN SEWER CONNECTION IN THE TOWN OF WALPOLE.
(Senate, No. S2336)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 15, 1999

Chapter 480AN ACT RELATIVE TO CERTAIN INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR PART TIME ELECTED OFFICIALS OF THE TOWN OF CARVER.
(House, No. H5711)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 15, 1999

Chapter 481AN ACT TO IMPLEMENT A PROGRAM OF REEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE TO EMPLOYEES TERMINATED AS A RESULT OF THE RESTRUCTURING OF THE UTILITY INDUSTRY.
(Senate, No. S2332)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 15, 1999

Chapter 482AN ACT MAKING CERTAIN APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 1999.
(Senate, No. S2380)
Approved by the Acting Governor, January 15, 1999